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queso

KEH-soh/ˈke.so/

“queso” means “cheese” in Spanish (dairy product).

cheese

Also: block of cheese
NounmA1
Mexico
A thick, bright yellow wedge of cheddar cheese with a smooth texture, depicted in a simple style.

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Quiero una hamburguesa con mucho queso, por favor.

A1

I want a hamburger with a lot of cheese, please.

El queso manchego es mi favorito para picar.

A2

Manchego cheese is my favorite for snacking.

¿Dónde guardaste el queso que compramos ayer?

A1

Where did you put the cheese we bought yesterday?

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • un trozo de queso – a piece of cheese
  • tabla de quesos – cheese board
  • queso rallado – grated cheese

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un queso – To be very attractive or handsome (slang, primarily Mexico)

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Words that translate to "queso" in Spanish:

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Which sentence correctly uses the adjective 'fresco' (fresh) with 'queso'?

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👥 Word Family▼
quesería(cheese shop or factory) — Noun
quesero(cheesemaker (person)) — Noun
quesadilla(small cheese pastry/tortilla) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *cāseus*, which meant 'cheese.' This Latin root is also related to the English word 'casein' (the main protein in milk).

First recorded: Before 1000 AD (in early forms of Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: queijoItalian: cacio

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I ask for different types of cheese in Spanish?

You simply add the type after the word 'queso'. For example: *queso de cabra* (goat cheese), *queso azul* (blue cheese), *queso de oveja* (sheep cheese), or *queso curado* (aged cheese).

Is 'queso' ever used in a figurative or slang way?

Yes, in certain regions like Mexico, calling someone 'un queso' is slang for saying they are very attractive, though this is not common everywhere.